Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1887-08-12
The Constitutional Centennial.
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The celebration of the one hundred N ami.
vcrsary OF the adoption of the Constitution of
the UAited States, TO be held in PHILADELPHIA,
September 18th, 10th and 18th, promises to be
one OF the most interesting events that ever
occurred in this country, and will rank second
only to the great Centennial of 1876 The
Commission, composed of some of the foremost
men in he land, is fully organized, the Presi
dent of the United States and his Cabinet are
in cordial cooperation, and the Governors OF
OF all the States are aiding ia the execution of
the general plan.
larger number of troops ofdifferent States
will doubtless participate in tie military fea.
,ture, than were ever gathered before On a civic
occasion; the industrial display is expected 10
be the finest ard most comprehensive ever seen
IN this city, and the commemorative services
presided over by the Chief Magistrate md ad
dressed by Mr.. Justice Miller OF the Supreme
Court, will be the most imposing ceremon
ever held in America. 80
The programme as outlined by the Commits
sion is as tollows:-
The 10 h OF September is assigned for pro
cessional Industrial display. The display.
moving In long procession, and mounted upon
cars prepared for ths purpose, and accountant
ed by the various civic ercauiz ,tions, promises
TO be n feature of brilliant and historic interes,
In the evening of that day the Governor of
Pennsy ivania will hold public reception in
h' nor OF the Governors OF the State and Terri
tories present al The celehraiion
The 10th OF September is assigned fer the
military parade and review of the regiments
and companies of the ..m;lilia of IN several
Statessnd Territories accompanied bv their
respective Governors aud sta O. and detachment.
from be army and navy ofthe United States de
tailed tor that occasion. From the returns al
Il Irs. dt al Al
enee Of from ten to nfteen thoussnd State troop.
One state alone offers seven thousand troops in
honor OF the occasion. 1t is also intended, il
practicable, 10 illustrate in hi. parade the
contrast between the military arms and equip.
men's OF Revolutionary lines and those of The
present day. TIE co -oper alton of the army aud
navy o. the United States has been assured
to the Commission. In the evening of the sa me
day will occur public reception in honor o
the President Of the United States. with the
Goveruorst represe nisiives of foreign govern
meuts, military, &c.
| The 18th OF September is devoted to The
special services Of the conmemoraiion, at which
The President OF the United States will preside
The Grafton will be pronouncei BY Nr. Justice
Miller, of the Supreme Court of be United
States. ln addition there will be poem,
national hymns, vocal and instrumental music
&c. Various other entertainments are o6ared
by citizens during the progress OF tse celrbr.-
lion.
In order 10 accommodate the vas, multitude
Of people who will desire to witness and par
-ticipate in this national fefs in honor Of lihef.
~, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets TO Philadelphia from all
stations on their ines east Of Punaurs and
Erie September sth TO l1th, good TO return un.
al the 223, Inclusive, at iwo cents per mile
Special excursions ov spscsal ,1.iss from va
rioas points will be srrAs. ed, the details oi
which wilI b. Published later s6Tough the
press and o,h.r means Of public sunoace-
ment
In the meantime IL will he vel io underline
ihc dates, apd arrange To visit tie City ss A
SPECTATOR Of the great demonstration, which
appeals 10 the psiriolism OF every Amtrcsn.
as well As every friend Of freedom